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What is EduMais?

Striving for a better future

Founded in 2016, EduMais is a nonprofit organization providing high-quality education to underprivileged children and teenagers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Motivated by the urge to prevent their many talents from going to waste, our educational programs empower at-risk young people in the Pavão-Pavãozinho and Cantagalo favelas with the skills to build a future away from poverty, violence, and drugs. All nine of these programs are free for our students as we believe everyone deserves access to a good education. But to make this possible, we rely on the generosity of our wonderful donors. Join us and let’s transform lives together!

Our Success Stories

"My English has improved so much with EduMais and I now tutor other students at my school!"

Izabely, Community English Program

"Andre's behaviour is so much better at home and at school. I can't thank EduMais enough for the after-school program!"

Andre’s mother, After-School Program

"Thanks to EduMais's Entrepreneurship course I was able to get my first job at El Misti Hostel!"

Caio, Entrepreneurship Program

"The best experience I've ever had. I grew more than any other time in my entire life!"

Thaís, Exchange Program

"My son is beaming! I've never seen him as happy as during these summer holidays!"

Eryc’s Mum, Summer Camp Program

"The course is very good, it taught us things we will take with us for the rest of our lives!"

Enter the Labour Market Program feedback

"I'm so grateful for the chance EduMais is giving to Pablo. I never would have been able to afford an English course for him. He's already talking about studying and living abroad!"

Pablo’s mother, Extracuricular English Program

"Football helps me to make friends and helps me to do better at school: I can focus better and I have better results. The coach helps me to know what is good and wrong. He gives great advice."

Nicolle, Education-Based Football Program

"I loved the programming course. It was really cool to make our own game and learn things we haven't done in maths class yet. I now understand maths better and it was much more fun and interesting too!"

Our Programs

English

As part of their curriculum, students of Solar Meninos de Luz school receive English lessons from EduMais. Fast-paced and dynamic, these classes focus on their English speaking skills.

Extracurricular English

Solar Meninos de Luz students are given the chance to further develop their English outside of school hours. Students at other schools are also able to participate in our community English classes.

Web Design

As well as teaching web and game design, this program works on students’ computer literacy. Students learn computer skills like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint while designing their first website.

After-school

This program enables young children to work on their academic and personal development with creative and physical activities. These include homework assistance, art, games, sports, and local trips.

Education-based Football

As not every child loves classroom learning, we reach out to them through Brazil’s most beloved sport: football. Students work on skills, strategies, and tactics, as well as social and emotional learning.

Summer Camps

Our English Summer Camp includes a variety of activities to make language learning fun, such as arts and craft, sports, and music. As of 2019, we also run a Programming Summer Camp.

Entrepreneurship

Final year high school students come up with a project to address a need in the community. They then have to develop and present their business plans, in English, over the course of the school year.

Exchange

A select few students are given the life-changing opportunity to attend YMCA Camp Hazen in the United States. Including a homestay with a family, the trip rapidly develops their English and life skills.

Enter the Labour Market

Leaving school can be nerve-wracking. We prepare final year students for the next steps with our Enter the Labour Market course. They learn the skills necessary to successfully market themselves.

Our Values

What drives us

Love

We love equipping underprivileged young people in the Pãvao-Pavãozinho and Cantagalo communities with the skills to achieve their full potential. With unconditional love, they can learn, grow and have hope for the future. Indeed, they discover just how capable they are!

Empowerment

We empower at-risk young people by increasing their access to education. As well as academic development, our programs focus on the students’ social and emotional learning. By surrounding them with attention and support, we shape their character and prepare them for the future.

Commitment

We are committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and adolescents in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas. Our dedicated volunteers are trained to create a safe place of exploration, experimentation, and learning where these young people can feel connected and valued.

Compassion

We care about the young people we work with. Unfortunately, growing up in difficult circumstances can have a profound effect on them and their behaviour. Following Positive Discipline’s mantra of “firm but kind,” we aim to develop them into responsible members of the community.

Encouragement

We encourage children and teenagers to learn about their strengths and to become the best versions of themselves, regardless of the circumstances they live in. By fostering a caring and supportive environment, we motivate them to develop curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning.

Respect

We listen to the disadvantaged young people we work with as every child deserves to be treated with dignity and integrity. We instill the democratic principles of respect and equality in all our programs. When their voices are heard, young people feel a sense of belonging and significance.

Our Partners

Organizations that support EduMais's work

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Newsletter year 3 number 1

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